Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)

Original title

Mangal Pandey - The Rising

Directed by

Ketan Mehta

Genre

drama film, biographical film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 26m

Rated

0

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 71 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film is about Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier in the 1800s who revolts against British colonial rule. His actions help ignite a widespread uprising for Indian independence.

epicpatrioticdramatichistoricalintensesoberingrebellious

What happens

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (internationally known as The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey) is a 2005 Indian biographical historical drama film based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as The First War of Indian Independence). It is directed by Ketan Mehta, produced by Bobby Bedi and written by Farrukh Dhondy. The film stars Aamir Khan in the lead role, marking his comeback after he had gone into hiatus following Dil Chahta Hai (2001). Toby Stephens, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, and Kirron Kher appear in supporting roles. The film premiered in the Marché du Film section of the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and was released in India on 12 August 2005. It was the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2005. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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